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- Europe's financial crisis: Waiting for ECB to ride to the rescue
European Central Bank president Mario Draghi will lay out a plan Thursday on how the continental bank will address current fiscal issues.
- Egypt's Morsi says time for change in Syria
Addressing the Arab League Wednesday, new Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi said four major Middle Eastern players will meet soon to discuss the situation in Syria.
- Masked assassin opens fire during speech by new Quebec leader
A gunman in a black ski mask opened fire while Pauline Marois was giving her victory speech as Quebec's new premier. The gunman killed one, wounded another. Pauline Marios favors separation for the French-speaking province from Canada.
- Quebec: 'Lady of concrete' becomes first female premier
Parti Quebecois leader Pauline Marois' election ends the rule of the Liberals who had been in power in Canada's French-speaking province for almost a decade. Marois promises to focus on Quebec's economy.
- Peace talks with FARC to begin next month, says Colombia's Santos
The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia has been at odds with the Colombian government since the mid-1960s. Santos says 'there's no doubt it's time to turn the page.'
- Iran's navy to place warships off US coast 'in the next few years'
The comments Tuesday from Admiral Habibollah Sayyari on state TV are part of Iran's response to Washington's beefed up naval presence in the Persian Gulf.
- Suicide bomber kills 25 at Afghan funeral
Local authorities say the target of the bomber was the district chief, whose son was killed in the deadly attack.
- British PM Cameron makes cabinet changes, but keeps finance minister
Economic woes in Britain have forced Prime Minister David Cameron to tinker with his lineup of cabinet ministers and advisors.
- 100,000 Syrians escape hostilities in August
Over 230,000 Syrians have fled their homeland since the uprising against the government of President Bashar Assad began last year.
- Peace in Syria: A 'very, very difficult task'
Alluding to the possibility of chemical weapons being used in Syria by Assad, Western governments say, 'We have not ruled out any options as this crisis deepens.' In the meantime Russia, Syria's closest ally, says Syria has no plans to use such weapons.
- Russia to question Britain over diplomatic blacklist report
The Kremlin is said to be angry over news that London reportedly blacklisted some 60 Russian officials over their alleged involvement in the death of an anti-corruption crusader in 2009.
- Red Cross chief will request Assad's help with Syria's humanitarian crisis
The Red Cross head is traveling to Syria to request that President Bashar al-Assad make it easier for humanitarian workers to reach civilians facing deteriorating living conditions.
- New UN Syria envoy: Diplomatic solution 'nearly impossible'
Lakhdar Brahimi, the new international mediator for Syria's conflict, said searching for a solution was like "standing in front of a brick wall."
- Suicide bomb attack underscores dangers to US in Pakistan
A deadly suicide bomb attack on a US vehicle in Peshawar killed two and wounded 19, including two American and two Pakistani employees of the US consulate there.
- European automakers ready for Detroit-like cuts
European automakers, who long resisted laying off workers and closing plants, are now rolling up their sleeves and preparing for deep cuts, similar to those the American auto industry has seen.
- Desmond Tutu: Bush and Blair should 'Answer for their actions'
In an op-ed piece Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Desmond Tutu wrote that former President George W. Bush and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair should be prosecuted for their role in the war in Iraq. Tutu said the war in Iraq had destabilized and polarized the world.
- US suspends training of Afghan police forces amid uptick in insider attacks
Rogue shootings have killed 45 NATO-led troops in 2012 alone, despite coalition attempts to prevent them. The US will use the temporary suspension to redo the vetting process.
- Muslim cleric arrested for framing Christian girl accused of burning a Quran
A Muslim cleric was arrested by Pakistani police for allegedly planting pages of a Quran in a Christian girl's shopping bag with burned papers and ashes. The case has spotlighted Pakistan's blasphemy laws.
- A move to show ownership, Tokyo officials survey disputed islands
Tokyo city officials surveyed five tiny uninhabited islands in the East China Sea, which are controlled by Japan, but also claimed by China and Taiwan. Tokyo plans to buy the islands, a sale China calls 'invalid.'
- Philippines 7.6 earthquake: One dead, tsunami alert lifted
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the Philippines coast, causing one fatality. The earthquake knocked out power in some towns, but only triggered a small tsunami.